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    un·der·whelm
    [ˌəndərˈ(h)welm]
    verb
    underwhelmed (past tense) · underwhelmed (past participle)
    1. fail to impress or make a positive impact on (someone); disappoint:
      "investors seemed underwhelmed by the company's turnaround plan"
    Origin
    1950s: suggested by overwhelm.
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  2. WEBUnderwhelm is a verb that means to fail to impress or stimulate something or someone. It is a playful overturning of overwhelm, a synonym of underwhelm. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of this word from …

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    UNDERWHELMED began in 1998, when singer Chris Amplo auditioned for twin brothers Mike Russo (bass) and Chris Russo (drums). Instantly, the UNDERWHELMED sound was born. After a chance meeting at the legendary CBGB, longtime friend of Amplo, guitarist Paul Boyle joined the trio and completed the song writing line-up.
    Did you know? Overwhelm and its rare synonym whelm have both been around since the Middle Ages, but underwhelm is a 20th-century coinage. Both overwhelm and whelm are derived from the Middle English whelmen, which is perhaps an alteration of whelven ("to turn over" or "to cover up").
    Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox! By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies. On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to underwhelmed, such as: disappoint, let down, baffle, balk, confound, and dismay.
    not impressed with or excited about something at all We were distinctly underwhelmed by the director's speech. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! Definition of underwhelmed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.